If you had told me a year ago I’d be spending June in Gillette, Wyoming, I’d have called you a liar. But, here I am. And, that means that my current blog-worthy material is, again, Wyoming. – I haven’t had much occasion for days off while working for PAW (Performing Arts Workshop), but …
Chicago is a beautiful city. I love living there and calling it my home. But… I’ve always said that I was meant to be a country girl, and my first week back in Gillette, Wyoming has pretty much sealed the deal. Drive-through liquor stores, rodeo, and the Camelot Pet Castle. What more could a …
The last time I was in Denver I lived there. I was 8, Stapleton was the only airport, and cookies and milk were far more important to me than coffee. It was a quick layover on the way to Gillette, WY to teach musical theatre for three weeks, and this misto was just what I …
Well, I’m back on the road to St. Louis for the second time in a week. The Starbucks off of I-55 in Bolingbrook was pretty much the same at the Starbucks in Springfield, with one notable exception: The cashier appeared nervous. Perhaps he somehow knew that I’m a famous travel writer visiting Starbucks-es around the …
Once you leave the St. Louis area on the way to Chicago, there are no Starbucks-es until you reach our Illinois state capital: Springfield. Not an easy distance, I traversed 60 miles on zero caffeine convinced that I’d see a siren along the way, to no avail. So this Grande Misto was one of the …
While most Midwestern Americans are whooping it up backyard barbeque style, I’ve got quite a different plan in mind. Memorial Day in St. Louis is probably the same as it is in Chicago, with the exception of a big ass dance festival at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center. In lieu of brats and … Continue reading »
After Spring Break, $#^t got crazy. Between school, Chicago Dance Month, putting on a show, and training for RFAC, I was so busy living my life that I didn’t have any time left to blog about it. Now that the dust has settled a bit I’m back in action. Phew #wipesbrow Thanks for your patience. … Continue reading »
I’ve been on Spring Break this week, and, for those of you who don’t know, Spring Break for people over the age of 30 typically means sleeping past 6am and catching up on housework. Both of these I have accomplished, in addition to handsomely chopping down my to-do list. I’ve also been flying solo with … Continue reading »
I promised to give up soda for Lent and it went really well for about four days. Oops. I’m not particularly Catholic, so I’m not too concerned that this mistake will lead to eternal damnation (but then again, what do I know??). However, I’m disappointed that I made a promise to the blogosphere that I … Continue reading »
Apparently crafty runs in my family. On a visit with my brother I noticed his TV was running off of this funny thing with two long metal tentacles…. omg. They make Digital HD rabbit ears?!? Seriously? We’ve been wanting to ex-communicate cable from our household for awhile, but going down to basic service means losing … Continue reading »
As you know, I’m embarking on an epic journey by bicycle this summer. But since Chicago looks like a wet, cold, slippery noodle this time of year I’m relying on a couple of weekly spin classes to get some training in. I have my favorite instructors, my favorite bike, and in homage to my 10 … Continue reading »
So remember last week when I said I’d make a big announcement? And then, remember how I said I was working on meeting deadlines? Oops. Anyway, here’s what the big hubbub is all about: This July, I’m riding my bicycle 200 miles in 2 days in the Ride for AIDS Chicago! I’ll be slipping back … Continue reading »
